Chapter 40:

Right and Might

(The Summary of “Noli Me Tangere”)

Maria Clara, her friends, Don Filipo, and Padre Salvi are watching a play when Ibarra arrives to joins them. Padre Salvi orders Don Filipo to prohibit Ibarra from watching the play, since he has been excommunicated, and his presence would corrupt the people. Padre Salvi walks out when Don Filipo refuses to prevent Ibarra from watching the play.